I don't know about Noraly, but there's a woman cop in Richland Co. S.C., Bryce Hughes, that can bench 150. I've seen her on "On Patrol Live". I think she's kinda hot.I don’t know man, have you seen her arms and shoulders? I think she might be able to clean and jerk that bike!
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Itchy Boots Fan Boi's (Spoilers Ahead)
- Thread starter Jim
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Yeah, you may be exaggerating a little but I agree.I don’t know man, have you seen her arms and shoulders? I think she might be able to clean and jerk that bike!
I’ve been going to a CrossFit gym for over five years now. The women make up at least half of the gym population and most if not all of them can kick my ass. And yes, they are all very hot.
your right. My GS650 doesn't......................and Yamaha changed the head on the 88 XT600an air cooled, four valve head, over heating? never!
Those two German fella's struck me as knowing as much as anyone about the Tenere. My guess is the the engine they built reflects that. Guess we'll know next Sun, but I'm thinkin' it'll have all the right bits.
Totally agree, they are Yamaha specialists. Interesting reading about the different models weakness's and wondering what they did to overcome them, if at all the Euro model was the same as the US. Especially when comparing what Yamaha did to the US and Euro XS650's after 74, and never giving the Euro models the TCI, it makes me wonder about the XT600.....................all will b revield
I see that Ewan and Charlie are about to do something similar. They're going to be taking a Moto Guzzi and a Airhead BMW from the 70's on their next ride series called Long Way Home.
jaybar6
XS650 Addict
yes, Ewan loves his Guzzi's . I wonder if he will use his own bike?
Charles13
XS650 Addict
I know, I was just wondering what newer year motor parts have been integrated to give her both electric and kick start.
The 87 came with electric and kick start. https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/yamaha/yamaha_xt600z_te 87.htm
jaybar6
XS650 Addict
just watched itchy boots latest episode. this statement was in the comments:
I love this guys design philosophy, cut away the stuff that you don't need and simplify as much as possible with double redundancy for parts that could leave you stranded.
I love this guys design philosophy, cut away the stuff that you don't need and simplify as much as possible with double redundancy for parts that could leave you stranded.
Charles13
XS650 Addict
Did anyone catch his shop info? His parts inventory is very impressive, I have a 76xt500 in a Husky390 frame that I built in the 70’s to race the Baja 1000 it would be a great retro travel machine built in this style.
Just think how many bikes he could build with all the parts he has. Really like all that he has done and the reasons for doing so.
jaybar6
XS650 Addict
He had a 100 frames with paper work. so there is 100 bikes he could make.
jaybar6
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i watched the video again and I think he was trying to persuade her to ditch the electric start, it weight 7kg! lol And he explained how the front mudguard type lets air on to the engine. Also the pistons seize up if you have an air leak in the inlet ports. warning us should check it every year, and the low cost.
I think I read he plans to do that
jaybar6
XS650 Addict
We were discussing at one point what bike Noraly would have for the next adventure. I have just found this bike, know little about it, but I think this is the bike for Noraly and me!
Charles13
XS650 Addict
Anybody know where she is going with this retro machine?
She's been saying it's a trip around the world.